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Published: July 25, 2008

THEATER

Today

"Lights So Bright"; Girlstories Theatre presentation featuring personal stories, music; 8 p.m. today; $10; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, TECO Theatre, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 286-2345

Today-Saturday

"Rent: School Edition"; Riverview Summer Musical Theatre presents an all-student production of the Broadway musical "Rent"; 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $8; Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, Riverview; (813) 671-5011

"Brigadoon"; features a rising village in Scotland that awakens for only one day each century; 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $10, $8 seniors 55 and older; Plant City Cornerstone Center, 315 N. Collins St., Plant City; (813) 754-4929

"An Evening Wasted with the Songs of Tom Lehrer"; a New York Style cabaret featuring songs such as "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Elements," "The Vatican Rag" and more; 11 p.m. today and Saturday; pay what you can, cash only; mature audiences only; American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

Today-Sunday

"Same Time Next Year"; a comedy by Bernard Slade featuring a couple who meet once a year for 25 years at the same hotel to share joy and tragedy, and reflect on the drama of life; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $15 adults, $10 members; Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa; (813) 269-1310

"Private Lives"; a comedy featuring two divorced couples who remarry and accidentally book adjoining suites at the same hotel for their honeymoons; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday (runs through July 27); $24.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I" features Broadway classics including "Whistle a Happy Tune," "Getting to Know You," "Shall We Dance" and more; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $18, $16 members, $12 students; Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, 324 Pine St., Tarpon Springs; (727) 942-5605

"Souvenir"; features a musical comedy that tells the life story of Florence Foster Jenkins; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Aug. 10); $22 to $35 (pay what you can on Tuesday); American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-7529

"The Fantasticks"; a classic coming-of-age story featuring two meddling, matchmaking fathers who scheme to get their children together; 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $26, $16 ages 19 and younger with ID; Eight O'Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo; (727) 587-6793

"Forever Plaid"; four young, male singers die in a car crash on the way to their first big concert and are brought back to Earth for the chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was; includes favorite tunes such as "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Rags to Riches," "Cry" and many more; 7:30 p.m. today, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday (runs through Aug. 17); $31.50; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

"South Pacific"; City Players perform a Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical about a Navy nurse who falls in love with a plantation owner; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; $23; Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater; (727) 791-7400

Saturday

"Now For Something Completely Different"; a musical revue that's the culmination of the annual Broadway Theatre Project; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; $35; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 222-1000

Saturday-Sunday

"Backyardigans Live!: The Tale of the Mighty Knights"; sing, dance and laugh as Knights Uniqua and Tyrone protect King Pablo's unpredictable egg; 11 a.m., and 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $15-$38; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Morsani Hall, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa; (813) 229-7827

Sunday

"Rhinoceros"; an absurdist play by Magali Naas that speaks directly to teen actors through its message of nonconformity; 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday; $10 (cash only); American Stage Theatre, 211 Third St. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-1600 ext. 201

Week Ahead

"Autistic License"; a play by Stacey Dinner-Levin that gives voice to families living with disability; 7 p.m. Tuesday; $15; Freedom High School, 17410 Commerce Park Blvd., Tampa; (813) 974-9264

DINNER THEATER

Today

"Last Will and TestaMint"; Murders She Wrote presents clues from the '50s, '60s and '70s that will help solve the mystery; 6:30 p.m. today; $46 (includes dinner); Radisson Hotel, U.S. 19 N. Clearwater; (813) 727-7012

"The Musical of Musicals! The Musical!"; a humorous satire of musical theater featuring one story told through five musicals, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber; dinner 6 p.m.; show 8 p.m. $40 today; $45 Saturday; The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, 25 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota; (941) 366-5454

Saturday

"I Sense a Murder"; help solve a murder case in the Detective Dinner Theater's show; 7 p.m. Saturday (dinner and show begin at 7:30 p.m.); $49.95; Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa, 25 Belleview Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 446-8569

CHILDREN'S THEATER ARTS

Today

Opening reception; "I've got a very bad feeling about this ...: An Exhibition of Collections, Obsessions and Daydreams" showcases the work of Deon Blackwell, Adam Kitzerow and Vincent Kral; reception 7 p.m. today; free; exhibit runs through Aug. 1; Centre Gallery, Marshall Center Room 102, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 974-8011

Opening reception; photographs by Todd McDonald capturing West Tampa's historic cigar factories go on exhibit in conjunction with release of Cigar City Magazine's West Tampa issue; 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; $2 donation suggested; West Tampa Center for the Arts, 1906 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-6900

Today-Saturday

Summer Camp; a frivolous exhibition celebrating all things camp, including a lounge atmosphere with hand-carved tikis and glow-in-the-dark art, and classic film screenings; 7 p.m today; noon Saturday; $1.99 to $5.99; Studio @ 620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Saturday

Art exhibit features traditional, digital, textual and performance art; 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday; free; Ulmer Park, 301 W. Bay St., Largo

Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart; artists and artisans display their work for show and sale; includes metal, fused glass objects, jewelry, photography, paintings and more; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; free; on Gulf Way between Ninth and 10th avenues, Pass-a-Grille; (727) 363-2144

Family Fun Saturdays; family-suitable gallery tour for ages 6 through 11 and hands-on activities, games and crafts; tour at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, activities from 11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; included in admission: $15 adults, $13.50 seniors, military and police, $10 students, $4 for ages 5 to 9 and free for ages 4 and younger; Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 S. Third St., St. Petersburg; (727) 823-3767

Sunday

Artists reception; SouthShore Arts Council's "Wild About Art III" includes works of Florida flora and fauna by several regional artists; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, free; Royal Palm Ballroom, Resort and Club, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin; (813) 645-3732

Gallery talk on "Arts, Friendships and the New York School: the Benjamin Gollay Collection" currently on exhibit includes chief curator Jennifer Hardin and Elinor and Jean Gollay; 4 p.m. Sunday; Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N., St. Petersburg; (727) 896-2667

Week Ahead

Open mic; Pedro Jarquin from Nation of Poets hosts Open Mic: Spoken Word; 8 p.m Monday; $5; Studio @ 620, 620 First Ave. S. St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Opening reception with wine, refreshments for photography exhibit by Tampa Realistic Artists; 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday; free; Old Hyde Park Art Center, 705 W. Swann Ave., Tampa; (813) 251-3780

Opening reception; Wearable ART: The Exhibition, a gallery-based runway show featuring work by Jennifer Bewerse, Jason Leigh, Maria Saraceno and others; 5 p.m. Tuesday; free; Dunedin Fine Arts Center, 1143 Michigan Ave., Dunedin; (727) 298-3322

Artists' reception features works by painter Joe Starkey, photographer Strat Simon, and mixed-media artist and painter Jana Withers; 5 to 7 p.m Wednesday; free; Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S. Main St., Spring Hill; (352) 848-0090

COMEDY

Today-Saturday

Mike McCarthy performs; 9:30 p.m. today, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater; (727) 797-5653

Jay Hewlett performs; 9:30 p.m. today and Saturday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

Pete Hefty performs; 9 p.m. today and Saturday; $12; Coconuts Comedy Club, 3311 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland; (863) 688-7972

Today-Sunday

Lynne Koplitz performs; 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; $16; Tampa Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Ybor City, Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Tommy Johnagin performs; 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. today; 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; $14 to $18.50; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

Week Ahead

Tim Pulnik performs; 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $15; Coconuts Comedy Club, Tradewinds Sandpiper Resort, 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; (727) 360-5653

The 420-Friendly Comedy Tour; five comics perform material on the true meaning of "420"; 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; $12; The Improv, 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 864-4000

Phil Palisoul ("Last Comic Standing"); opening night; 8:30 p.m. Thursday; $10 to $14; Side Splitters, 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; (813) 960-1197

FOOD & DRINK

Today

Wine tasting; Beat the Heat event features "cool" wines; 7 to 9 p.m. today; $10; Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa; (813) 879-2931

Week Ahead

Wine and Appetizer WalkAbout; CL Wine Club's Nosh at NoHo event includes specialty wines paired with gourmet appetizers; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; $25; The Noho Bistro, 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 514-0691

Benefit Wine Tasting for Hillsborough Headstart Community Foundation; $25 donation per person suggested; $40 per couple; Mike Kwasin's home, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa; (813) 837-8941

TOURS

Saturday

"Balcony to Backstage"; all-access tour of The Tampa Theatre features art, mythology and history; includes a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; $5 adults, free for children (12 and younger) and members; Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; (813) 274-8981

OTHER EVENTS

Today

Teen event; 2008 Simon dTour features live music by Your Vegas, fashion and trends show, and interactive games and contests; 3 p.m. today; free; Tyrone Square Mall, St. Petersburg

Movie screening; Global Lens Film Series screens "Bunny Chow," about a road trip to South Africa's largest music festival; 8 p.m. today; University of Tampa, Reeves Theater, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa; (813) 253-6232

Gaming exhibit; "Seminole Gaming From Then Until Now" features historical perspective on tribal sovereignty and Seminole gaming; open 24 hours; free; Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Seminole Hard Rock & Casino, 5223 N. Orient Road, Tampa; (813) 627-7771

Swing dance; the swing and jazz band the Jive Aces perform; 9 p.m. today (dance lessons at 8 p.m.); $23 (VIP $53-58); Nova 535, 535 Ninth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 564-4204

Swing dance; Boulevard Jazz performs; 9 p.m. today (dance lessons at 8 p.m.); $15; The Cigar Theater, 1704 N. 17th St., Tampa; (813) 610-6680

Summer Safari Night; Lowry Park Zoo stays open late with unlimited rides, special animal encounters and live music by the Fabulous Dee Tones; 5 to 8:30 p.m. today; $18.95 adults, $17.95 seniors 60 and older, $14.50 children ages 3 to 11, free for children 2 and younger; Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa; (813) 935-8552

Dance; celebrate Colombia's Independence Day with a dance that benefits The Children's Home; 8 p.m. today; $20; West Tampa Convention Center, 3005 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 287-8844

Today-Saturday

Book sale; books, audios, videos, magazines and puzzles available for half-price; noon to 5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor; (727) 784-3332

Saturday

Frankly Sinatra-Doo Bee Doo Bee 2; Don Juceam Orchestra captures the sound of Ol' Blue Eyes; black-tie optional event includes open bar and hors D'oeuvres; 7 p.m. Saturday; $70; Cuban Club, 2010 Ave. Republica de Cuba N., Ybor City; (813) 600-3134

Pet adoption; "Christmas in July" pet adoption expo features photos with Santa and Mrs. Paws and hundreds of pets in search of permanent homes; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave. N., Largo; (727) 586-3591.

Sneak peak; Patel Conservatory Back-To-School Sneak Peak includes dance, music and acting class demos and participation; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday; Patel Conservatory, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa

Ybor City Market; features jewelry, purses, hats, arts and crafts, candles, dog goodies, and more; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 E. Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 241-2442

Farmers Curb Market; features produce, breads, Amish butter, cheese, organics, plants, handcrafted jewelry, art, candles, food and more; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday ; free admission; downtown Farmers Curb Market, 200 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland; (863) 221-4633

Water Ski Show; features barefoot, jump, ballet, adagio, pyramid acts and more; 6 p.m. Saturday; free; Tower Lake, Oldsmar; (813) 265-9685

Bridge Street Market; features fresh, organic and hydroponic produce; includes fresh flowers, apparel, sandals, wood art, candles, cookbooks, food, crafts and more; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free admission; 107 Bridge St. lot, Bradenton Beach; (941) 518-4431

Sunday

Wedding & Party Extravaganza; event featuring vendors and services related to party planning including fashion show, food samples, decorations, photography and more; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; $10; Bayanihan Arts & Event Center, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa; (813) 249-9000

Screening; "L.A. Story," romantic comedy starring Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant; 3 p.m. Sunday; free; Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs; (727) 712-5762

Week Ahead

Poetry reading; Petro Jarquin hosts "Spoken Word Monday"; 8 p.m. Monday; $5; Studio @ 620, 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg; (727) 895-6620

Book signing; author Mary Anna Evans reads and signs "Findings," the fourth in a series of Faye Longchampe suspense novels; 7 p.m. Thursday, free; Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa; (813) 253-2638

Jewelry show; National Conference of Puerto Rican open house fundraiser and jewelry show supports leadership and education programs supporting Hispanic women; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; free; Courtney Palms Club House, 10003 Courtney Palms Blvd., Tampa; (813) 786-9115

Fresh market; features fresh goods and homemade wares; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday; free admission; Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach; (727) 363-9245

Sara Minton

The deadline for submitting Events listings is a week before publication. Mail listings to Events, Friday Extra, P.O. Box 191, Tampa, 33601, or e-mail friextra@tampatrib.com.

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